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How Low Will NYC Speed Limits Go?

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As part of "Sammy's Law," NYC speed limits are being lowered.

(Albany, NY) – New York City’s speed limits are being lowered. The changes will go into effect this coming fall, as part of “Sammy’s Law,” named after a 12-year-old boy who was struck and killed in Brooklyn.

The city’s Department of Transportation will soon have the authority to lower speed limits to 20 miles-per-hour across the Big Apple — as a result of the law passed by legislators in Albany. Now, a 60-day public comment period will begin. The DOT’s stated goal is to lower speed limits in 250 spots by the end of 2025.

In particular, there is a focus on reducing speed limits in and around school zones. On streets designated as Shared Streets or Open Streets the speed limit will be lowered to 10 miles-per-hour.

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